India vs Australia highlights 3rd Test Day 1 play called-off; AUS 28-0

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 1: The umpires took the call after seeing the incessant rains as the 3rd test will resume tomorrow at 5:15 AM IST.

On Day 1 of India vs Australia 3rd Test, rain played spoilsport at the Gabba as only 13.2 overs could be played due to persistent rain in Brisbane. In a bold move, India shook up their Playing XI, introducing the dynamic Ravindra Jadeja and unleashing the promising Akash Deep to replace Harshit Rana. The dependable R Ashwin made way for the all-rounder in a bid to enhance the team's balance.   Australia, not to be outdone, made a tactical adjustment of their own. The fiery Josh Hazlewood, fit and raring to go, stepped in to replace Scott Boland, adding an extra layer of menace to their pace attack.  Winning the toss and opting to bowl first, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma was counting on the overcast conditions to help the Indian pacers in taking early wickets.   However, that wasn't to be as the pitch didn't react as it should have according to the conditions. Openers Nathan McSweeney and Usman Khawaja are still at the crease after batting mindfully and leaving the deliveries to perfection.

The play will resume tomorrow and will start half an hour early than the usual time. The 5:15 AM IST start will also ensure that 98 overs would be played each day to make up for the lost time today.

Invited to bat, Usman Khawaja (19 not out) and Nathan McSweeney (4 not out ) survived the moving ball, during which either of the three pacers - Jasprit Bumrah (0/8 from 6 overs), Mohammed Siraj (0/13 from 4 overs) and Akash Deep (0/2 from 3.2 Overs) got the breakthrough despite hitting the right length.

The line was more drifting towards the pads which made it easier to survive the initial spell without fuss.

India vs Australia 3rd Test playing 11

 

India playing 11: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Rohit Sharma(c), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep.

 

Australia playing 11: Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood. 

Both teams aims for a lead in the Test series, also known as Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, to boost their chances of qualifying for the final of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle, scheduled to be held at Lord’s in 2025. After India won the first Test in Perth to go 1-0 up in the series, Australia successfully executed a comeback in Adelaide during the second Test to level the series at 1-1. 

 

At the moment, India needs to win two and draw one of the remaining three games in the series to qualify for the final without depending on other teams. A loss in Brisbane, however, would mean India must win the remaining two Tests and rely on Pakistan winning both Tests of their upcoming series against South Africa, along with Sri Lanka winning at least one of their two remaining Tests in the ongoing WTC cycle against Australia.

 

On the other hand, Australia can afford a loss, as a 3-2 series win would still see them qualify for the final for the second consecutive time. The hosts have already announced their playing 11, with Josh Hazlewood replacing Scott Boland. India is likely to field an unchanged side, as Rohit Sharma hinted after the Adelaide Test.

 

Australia vs India 3rd Test day 1 live telecast details

 

Day 1 of the third Test between Australia and India at The Gabba, Brisbane, will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network in India.

 

Australia vs India 3rd Test day 1 live streaming details

 

Day 1 of the third Test between Australia and India at The Gabba, Brisbane, will be live-streamed on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website in India.

 

Check the live score updates of Australia vs India 3rd Test day 1 here

11:50 AM

IND vs AUS | Brisbane WEATHER LIVE UPDATES: Day 1 called off due to rain!

The day's play has been called off due to persistent rain.

11:45 AM

IND vs AUS | Brisbane WEATHER LIVE UPDATES: Till when can the day's play be extended?

If the play resumes today, umpires will likely extend the play till 6:20 PM local time (1:50 PM IST). However, there will be a light problem by then which will eventually mean that the umps would call for stumps before that.

11:32 AM

IND vs AUS | Brisbane WEATHER LIVE UPDATES: More cricketing action expected today!

The weather forecast indicates a thunderstorm warning lasting until 3:45 PM local time (11:15 AM IST), leaving players and fans hopeful for a window of cricket action around noon. With an efficient drainage system in place at the ground, the groundstaff are confident that play can resume quickly once the rain stops. As soon as the rain ceases, it’s expected that the pitch will be cleared and play could restart within 15 to 20 minutes.

The covers remain securely placed on the pitch, ensuring that the playing surface stays protected. While the storm may cause a delay, the groundsmen are well-prepared to swiftly get the game back on track once the weather improves. The anticipation is high as fans eagerly await the resumption of the match, hoping for clear skies and uninterrupted play soon. The umpires are expected to extend the day's play by one hour or so due to the time lost by the interruption as well.

11:11 AM

IND vs AUS | Brisbane WEATHER LIVE UPDATES: Rain back at the Gabba!

The stoppage lasted for just a while as rain has again started in Brisbane which delays the pitch inspection further on the day.

10:57 AM

IND vs AUS | Brisbane WEATHER LIVE UPDATES: No movement on the covers!

Despite of rain coming to a stop, the covers haven't been removed from the pitch in anticipation of further spells of rain maybe. Play will likely resume after the tea break if the condition stays like this.

10:46 AM

IND vs AUS | Brisbane WEATHER LIVE UPDATES: Rain stops for a while!

There is relief at the Gabba as the rain has stopped for now with hopes of a post-tea session still on for the fans.

10:27 AM

IND vs AUS | Brisbane WEATHER LIVE UPDATES: 2nd session done and dusted!

The 2nd session is set to be washed out in a few minutes as we are minutes away from tea now. The whole session is washed out as the rain continues to pour down in Brisbane.

10:17 AM

IND vs AUS | Brisbane WEATHER LIVE UPDATES: No relief in conditions!

It is still raining with heavy clouds still hovering over the ground. The floodlights have been switched on and it doesn't look good at the moment.

10:01 AM

IND vs AUS | Brisbane WEATHER LIVE UPDATES: Lyon causing a blackout in Pink Ball test?

Aussie spinner Nathan Lyon explained how and why there was a blackout during the IND vs AUS 2nd Test in Adelaide. Nathan explained that it was because of his request of switching on the lights in the nets to get some batting practice that the main flodlights got switched off.

9:50 AM

IND vs AUS | Brisbane WEATHER LIVE UPDATES: Heavy rain expected again!

We are expecting more heavy rains to come today from the south east which will likely rule out any further action on the day. The radar shows heavy clouds could be making their way towards the Gabba and play spoilsport today.

9:43 AM

IND vs AUS | Brisbane WEATHER LIVE UPDATES: Some cricketing action still expected today!

If the weather forecast stands true for the latter part of the day, then we could have  1 or 2 hours of cricketing action before stumps on day 1 at the Gabba today. However, if the conditions reamain as they are now, we could be seeing the rest of the day being washed out.

9:34 AM

IND vs AUS | Brisbane WEATHER LIVE UPDATES: Still raining in Brisbane!

Despite of all the heroics from the drainage system, it is still raining at the Gabba which will make the restart impossible for now. The players would be hoping that the clouds disappear after tea in order to get some overs before the end of day 1. Rohit's decision to bowl won't prove to be that effective as he would've hoped to get his bowlers some more overs in the overcast conditions.

9:26 AM

IND vs AUS | Brisbane WEATHER LIVE UPDATES: Gone in seconds!!

As promised by the ground staff at the Gabba, the drainage system has worked wonders and has soaked in all the water from the outfield now. People joining in now wouldn't believe that the outfield was flooded 10 minutes ago.

9:23 AM

IND vs AUS | Brisbane WEATHER LIVE UPDATES: In pic! How The Gabba is affected by rain in Brisbane

The Gabba's drainage system has once again proven its excellence during the third Test between India and Australia. Despite heavy rainfall in Brisbane, the iconic ground showcased its ability to quickly absorb water, which will certainly help with the play getting resumed much quickly later in the day when the rain stops.

 

The innovative drainage system, which includes a state-of-the-art sub-surface network of pipes, ensures water drains efficiently from the pitch and outfield, preventing delays caused by rain. This system, coupled with the use of a unique synthetic underlay, allows the surface to dry faster than traditional grounds. 

 

The impressive functionality of the Gabba’s drainage not only minimizes disruption but also ensures that both teams can play in optimal conditions, even after heavy downpours. Its effectiveness has earned praise from players and officials alike, contributing to the smooth progression of the Test match despite challenging weather conditions.

The image below shows how rain has affected surface so far. However, it will be interesting to see picture after 10-15 minutes.

 

9:17 AM

IND vs AUS | Brisbane WEATHER LIVE UPDATES: Thunderstorm alert!

The weather forecast for Brisbane is showing another spell of thunderstorms which will stretch until 3:45 PM local time (11:15 AM IST). It is likely that another session will be washed out and only then could we hope for some cricket before the end of day's play today.

Brisbane weather forecast